Hadn't ran the offset smoker in a while. Last time i did so i found myself discouraged.
A. The taste
B. The tediousness of feeding logs all day long.
Anyhow, finally gave in, loaded up ½ bag of lump charcoal, a few oak chunks, a chimney of lit charcoal, set the damper and walked away.
I was able to maintain 250* + or - all day without babysitting.
here's how it turned out.
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It was a favorite for all who ate it.
Looks great.
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Looks good to me. I have a "old " New Braunfels that has the offset firebox that I use for large cooks, still works great. I have installed a Auber controler, and this has brought the old cooker up to easy street use.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kkYEi1Rc62M/Tr1_a0K4O-I/AAAAAAAACRI/l4KMXKk1py8/s800/P1010032.JPG
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Quote from: OldHickory on September 10, 2012, 10:48:01 AM
Looks good to me. I have a "old " New Braunfels that has the offset firebox that I use for large cooks, still works great. I have installed a Auber controler, and this has brought the old cooker up to easy street use.
do you burn logs? You use the Auber to control the temps automatically?
Yes, I burn year old oak logs I cut here on the ranch with large chunk hickory from HD. I start things out with natural chunk charcoal.
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This is the fan install at the offset fire box using the vent and a addapter plate I made.
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This is the Auber controler for the fan and temp. Once at target temp, the variance is about 10* as you keep the fire steady.
Quote from: OldHickory on September 10, 2012, 11:55:32 AM
Yes, I burn year old oak logs I cut here on the ranch with large chunk hickory from HD. I start things out with natural chunk charcoal.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YSIxi9rVSW8/Tr1_UmepvbI/AAAAAAAACSM/jQVS0ktLkxs/s800/P1010031.JPG)
This is the fan install at the offset fire box using the vent and a addapter plate I made.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HsaHM4MEyX4/Tr1_ncJXx6I/AAAAAAAACO8/vdCK0ljOijc/s800/P1010034.JPG)
This is the Auber controler for the fan and temp. Once at target temp, the variance is about 10* as you keep the fire steady.
that is a NICE setup. you can get that at the same place as the digital smoker pid?
Yes. Go to Auber Instruments on line http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.auberins.com%2F&ei=cmpOULuHO7LDyQHAk4C4Cg&usg=AFQjCNEHL5kQthHaCR1iVQbh2bv4SyLk_A&sig2=CiuOWosowa8FcIFeEYuPBg Then go to smoker controlers for charcoal smokers. You should be able to find what you want. Just so you know, Bar-B-Que Guru has one too. I'm not familiar with that one, but I have heard others refer to it. I have used this one over two years without problems.